energy and information administration reports the average spent -- about 4% of income before taxes. it's also the highest estimated percentage of household income spent on gas in nearly 30 years. >>> there are plenty of things to blame for the rising gas prices. experts say gas is usually more expensive in february, march because refineries switch from winter blends to a more expensive summer blend. short also a shortage in california impacting other refineries in the u.s. >>> the cost of a barrel has gone up to almost $10 in just three months. >>> angie goff is at the live desk. >>> thank you, aaron. president obama just released a individual wroe on the white house blog that is close to his roots. take a listen. >> over the years, i've been greatly moved by the warmth and spirit, the strength and resolve of the kenyan people and i've been grateful for my connection to kenya and how you've welcomed me and my family to your beautiful country. >> using a swahili greeting, the president -- to be nonviolent when kenyans go to the polls next month. this is the first national election si